Beth Paransky, M.A. Psychology
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Formerly Twitter @actionscount 2012-2022. Posting & reposting human, civil, women, senior, children, survivor, privacy, artist, author, animal, environmental & voting rights. Like-minded, supportive, feminist, rights advocates, profs & non-profits welcome.
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I have been watching "The Waltons" on Peacock TV almost daily from the beginning S1Ep1 for a while now. I EP per day and it is heartwarming, inspiring and truly what one misses in an American bad news filled day. #FamilyValues and how at least some of us define good, strong people. I am on S2Ep24
January 22, 2026 at 12:40 AM
I have been watching "The Waltons" on Peacock TV almost daily from the beginning S1Ep1 for a while now. I EP per day and it is heartwarming, inspiring and truly what one misses in an American bad news filled day. #FamilyValues and how at least some of us define good, strong people. I am on S2Ep24
(3 of 3) I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbek...
SONOR presents: Jack DeJohnette and Steve Smith talk drums! (Part 3 of 3)
YouTube video by SonorDrumTube
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January 19, 2026 at 3:02 AM
(3 of 3) I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbek...
(1 of 3) This is #amazing for drummer & non drummers who enjoy #Jazz #Music. I thoroughly enjoyed watching all 3 parts on Facebook last night. I do not play drums. Informational, educational & entertaining. Unbelievable no charge for this. Privilege & honor to view. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqOJ...
SONOR presents: Jack DeJohnette and Steve Smith talk drums! (Part 1 of 3)
YouTube video by SonorDrumTube
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January 19, 2026 at 2:59 AM
(1 of 3) This is #amazing for drummer & non drummers who enjoy #Jazz #Music. I thoroughly enjoyed watching all 3 parts on Facebook last night. I do not play drums. Informational, educational & entertaining. Unbelievable no charge for this. Privilege & honor to view. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqOJ...
I remember almost everyone I knew in high school in the 1970s read this book but me. Now, thanks to Ali Velshi's show, I know why I must. www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ by Kurt Vonnegut
Equal parts semi-autobiography, anti-war commentary, science-fiction exploration, and satire, Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” centers on the infamous and brutal Bombing of Dresden during World W...
www.ms.now
January 19, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I remember almost everyone I knew in high school in the 1970s read this book but me. Now, thanks to Ali Velshi's show, I know why I must. www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
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Author Emily St. John Mandel knows a thing or two about a dystopia, a post-apocalyptic world. She writes all about it. So what does she have to say about America today? “There is hope, there is community.” #Velshi="/hashtag/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#VelshiBannedBookClub #Velshi
Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel
Do not mistake “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel for a survival story. At its core, “Station Eleven” is hopeful. It argues for the importance of art, literature, theater. It argues that humanity is something that must be nourished and tended to. It is the exact book everyone needs to read right now.
www.ms.now
January 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Author Emily St. John Mandel knows a thing or two about a dystopia, a post-apocalyptic world. She writes all about it. So what does she have to say about America today? “There is hope, there is community.” #Velshi="/hashtag/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#VelshiBannedBookClub #Velshi
#ICYMI: I find a Ali Velshi 's MS NOW segments very important to watch: www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
Velshi: We the people set the pace of American democracy
As masked federal agents continue to terrorize communities, we are witnessing one of those turning points in history, in real time. And these monumental moments need to be met with an equally monument...
www.ms.now
January 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
#ICYMI: I find a Ali Velshi 's MS NOW segments very important to watch: www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
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The fact that air pollution protections save lives (and thus dollars) has long been an inconvenient fact for those who want polluting industries unfettered.
This move is indefensible and dangerous.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
This move is indefensible and dangerous.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The fact that air pollution protections save lives (and thus dollars) has long been an inconvenient fact for those who want polluting industries unfettered.
This move is indefensible and dangerous.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
This move is indefensible and dangerous.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Not such good news but so far this is the only one of that long good news vid of Maddow's I previously posted from ms.now webpage that changed over the past 2 days: www.ms.now/news/republi...
Republicans reverse course on war powers vote and give Trump unchecked authority in Venezuela
Two Republicans flipped their votes after intense pressure from Trump.
www.ms.now
January 15, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Not such good news but so far this is the only one of that long good news vid of Maddow's I previously posted from ms.now webpage that changed over the past 2 days: www.ms.now/news/republi...
#ICYMI A long one but filled with #GoodNews. Good to listen to if you need an uplift from todays news. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Trump rebuked at every turn; Courts and Congress show new spine as Americans take to the streets
Rachel Maddow rounds up a litany of recent court losses Donald Trump has suffered, as even some Republicans in Congress are agreeing to block or otherwise mitigate the damage Trump's policies are infl...
www.ms.now
January 15, 2026 at 3:52 AM
#ICYMI A long one but filled with #GoodNews. Good to listen to if you need an uplift from todays news. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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"US plans to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves could by 2050 consume more than a tenth of the world’s remaining carbon budget to limit global heating to 1.5C, according to an exclusive analysis."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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US plan to exploit Venezuela’s oil could eat up 13% of carbon budget to keep 1.5C limit
Exclusive: ClimatePartner analysis shows how move would risk plunging Earth further into climate catastrophe
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
"US plans to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves could by 2050 consume more than a tenth of the world’s remaining carbon budget to limit global heating to 1.5C, according to an exclusive analysis."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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While Feds Try to Clear Renee Good's Killer, State of Minnesota Intends to Conduct Full, Fair, Thorough Investigation
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While Feds Try to Clear Renee Good's Killer, State of Minnesota Intends to Conduct Full, Fair Probe
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
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January 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
While Feds Try to Clear Renee Good's Killer, State of Minnesota Intends to Conduct Full, Fair, Thorough Investigation
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Mindful Pause: Letting Our Body Be Held
YouTube video by Saybrook University Self-Care
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December 20, 2025 at 7:47 AM
#ICYMI #HeadsUP FacebookUsers especially #Democrats and liberal non-profits: Meta just appointed a longtime republican and Trump supporter President of META. Many of you most likely knew, I did not. Figure the Trump Organization most likely bought shares as well...
www.wtae.com/article/meta...
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a woman says surprise in front of a msnbc sign
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January 13, 2026 at 6:02 AM
#ICYMI #HeadsUP FacebookUsers especially #Democrats and liberal non-profits: Meta just appointed a longtime republican and Trump supporter President of META. Many of you most likely knew, I did not. Figure the Trump Organization most likely bought shares as well...
www.wtae.com/article/meta...
www.wtae.com/article/meta...
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Under #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s leadership, Baltimore has seen a historic drop in homicides. This life-saving progress is no coincidence: It’s a direct result of what can happen when our elected leaders treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is.
Baltimore has cut homicides by almost 60 percent in five years
The number of people killed in Baltimore plummeted to a nearly 50-year low of 133 in 2025.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Under #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s leadership, Baltimore has seen a historic drop in homicides. This life-saving progress is no coincidence: It’s a direct result of what can happen when our elected leaders treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is.
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TEPCO has submitted a new business reconstruction program to the government, featuring plans to seek partners for its operations related to data centers and decarbonization.
TEPCO submits new biz reconstruction plan
The new plan includes a policy to promote preparations for the decommissioning of the nuclear plant, such as securing human resources.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:19 AM
TEPCO has submitted a new business reconstruction program to the government, featuring plans to seek partners for its operations related to data centers and decarbonization.
#Resources for those who are or know of someone who is feeling stalked. First learned about this #SPARC organization from #TheWhiteFeatherFoundation Facebook page: www.stalkingawareness.org/external-res...
External Resources | Stalking Awareness & Prevention | SPARC
These resources may enhance your knowledge of and response to the crime of stalking. SPARC is not affiliated with these organizations/resources and is sharing them for informational purposes only.
www.stalkingawareness.org
January 11, 2026 at 7:22 AM
#Resources for those who are or know of someone who is feeling stalked. First learned about this #SPARC organization from #TheWhiteFeatherFoundation Facebook page: www.stalkingawareness.org/external-res...
Here's a great book to help anyone who is interested in quitting smoking. It gave me a head start and I have been nicotine free (for the 2nd time in my life) since June of 2024. www.amazon.com/Smoke-Free-S...
The Smoke-Free Smoke Break: Stop Smoking Now with Mindfulness and Acceptance
The Smoke-Free Smoke Break: Stop Smoking Now with Mindfulness and Acceptance [Somov PhD, Pavel G, Somova PhD, Marla, Tatarsky PhD, Andrew] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Smoke-Free Smoke Break: Stop Smoking Now with Mindfulness and Acceptance
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January 11, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Here's a great book to help anyone who is interested in quitting smoking. It gave me a head start and I have been nicotine free (for the 2nd time in my life) since June of 2024. www.amazon.com/Smoke-Free-S...
OMG. Hard to believe folks are allowing this to happen. We are supposed to eliminate Nuclear everything & shut them down. They are too dangerous. Anyone remember the accidents at PA's 3 Mile Island & in Japan? If not google them! And PA has a democratic governor! www.wpxi.com/news/local/b...
Beaver County nuclear plant enters 20-year agreement to provide energy to support Meta’s operations
A Beaver County nuclear plant has entered a 20-year agreement to provide energy to support Meta’s operations in the region.
www.wpxi.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:01 AM
OMG. Hard to believe folks are allowing this to happen. We are supposed to eliminate Nuclear everything & shut them down. They are too dangerous. Anyone remember the accidents at PA's 3 Mile Island & in Japan? If not google them! And PA has a democratic governor! www.wpxi.com/news/local/b...
Happy New Year to everyone 2026 especially my followers and those I follow. I will try to spend more time on here this year. Southwestern PA USA had a sun-kissed winter moon last week
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Happy New Year to everyone 2026 especially my followers and those I follow. I will try to spend more time on here this year. Southwestern PA USA had a sun-kissed winter moon last week
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June 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The US Senate has advanced a resolution to block future military force against Venezuela without congressional approval.
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The US Senate has advanced a resolution to block future military force against Venezuela without congressional approval.
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
This comes after the US military conducted strikes on Venezuela, and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Learn more ⤵️
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“We see Illinois as an inspiration for other states, taking action to address rising electricity costs and signaling that it will not allow the Trump administration to dictate a dirty energy future for its people.” Learn more in James Gignac blog:
Illinois Passed New Clean Energy Legislation—What to Look for in 2026
Illinois clean energy advocates are justifiably still giddy over the state legislature’s passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA, or surge-ah as we call it). The wide-ranging le...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
“We see Illinois as an inspiration for other states, taking action to address rising electricity costs and signaling that it will not allow the Trump administration to dictate a dirty energy future for its people.” Learn more in James Gignac blog:
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The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.